Deian Ousounov joined the Arizona Department of Insurance in February 2020 as the Regulatory Legal Affairs Officer. In July 2020, Deian helped oversee the transition of the Department of Insurance into the Department of Insurance and Financial Institutions (DIFI).

Deian has held a variety of roles during his tenure with DIFI. Prior to his promotion to Chief Deputy Director of Finance, Deian managed the Department’s investigative, legal and enforcement functions as the Assistant Director of the Department’s Enforcement, Innovation and Regulatory Policy Division.

Prior to joining DIFI, Deian spent over five years with the Arizona Attorney General’s Office, working in various divisions and representing the Department of Insurance before the Arizona Office of Administrative Hearings on all administrative and enforcement matters.    

Deian completed his bachelors of science degree at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) and attained his J.D. from the Arizona Summit Law School. 

In his free time, Deian enjoys a variety of activities and is an avid tennis and soccer player.